On April 24, Beijing time, the Nets lost to the Green Army, and the overall score was 0-3 behind. How embarrassing was this for Ben Simmons, who was planning a G4 comeback? His Nets debut, his first game of the season, may also be his last game for himself and the whole team. No one expects a player who hasn't played in so many months to be a savior, but at such a comeback, it's hard for Nets fans not to have some expectations for Bency, even if those expectations are unrealistic.
Since being traded to the Nets, Simmons has continued to treat psychological problems on the one hand, and suffered from back pain on the other. It was hard to survive, finally participated in confrontation training, and thought of being able to play a bright spot, play a few more playoff games for the Nets, and even join forces with Duou to impact the championship. I didn't think that I would have to face a 0-3 backward situation.
Bency's defense and organization are exactly what the Nets need most at the moment. Durant was trapped by the Greens' top defense, while the Nets' own defense did not reach a similar level, and Tatum scored 39 points in the first game, which was higher than the Duo duo combined. As for the organization, Durant and Irving are both scorers, and the organization does not count as their expertise. I just don't know that Simmons, who came back from G4, is Simmons who can take out some skills.
The man has not yet returned to the field, and the terrier has been prepared in advance. NBC Sports reported that statistics show that there has never been a traded player in the history of the NBA who made his debut for the new owner in the playoffs, and Simmons set a precedent and became the first person in history. However, this historical first person is not embarrassing, and what is really embarrassing is the following possible "historical first" achievement.
If Ben Simmons plays in G4 and the Nets lose the game, he will become the first player in NBA history to be eliminated in two consecutive playoff games. His last playoff game was G7 in last year's Eastern Conference semifinals, when he was eliminated by the Hawks while still at the 76ers. And this playoff game, he represents the Nets, already 0-3 behind them may be swept, so simmons will be unprecedented two consecutive playoff games eliminated, it is really embarrassing...